Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead. At Horizon Innovations, we're pioneering the future of human-technology symbiosis. This visionary role demands a forward-thinking architect to decode emerging trends, design resilient strategies, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. Join a multidisciplinary team redefining what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Develop future scenario frameworks to guide product innovation and market positioning
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and R&D pipelines
- Identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts requiring organizational adaptation
- Present compelling future narratives to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
- Quantify future risks and opportunities using predictive analytics and horizon scanning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of developing and executing long-term transformation strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal impacts
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation methodologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic adaptation to disruption
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and futures research methodologies